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Health Career Summer Programs

Interested in medicine? Want to learn more about the health field? Want to live in
a college dorm? Attend a health career summer program and spend your summer exploring
the health field and living on a college campus.

Learn about specific programs below:

Programs for Students Entering 10-12th Grade:

Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine PEPP

This program accepts Kentucky high school students about to enter 12th grade. Those
students entering 12th grade and meet application guidelines get chosen first. Then
next accepted are those students entering 11th, 10th and 9th grades. This two week
program focuses on academic preparation, clinical/hospital experiences and hands on
activities. It includes dormitory life and introduction to medical electives and gross
anatomy.

Programs for Students Graduating High School:

University of Louisville PEPP

Kentucky students from medically under-served areas who have completed their senior
year of high school may apply.The program offers academic enrichment in college freshmen
level math and science courses, personal and professional development seminars, clinical
observations with physicians and dentists, hands on clinical experiences and a preview
of college life.

University of Kentucky PEPP Scholar

Kentucky students from medically under-served areas who have graduated from high school,
may apply to this program. This program is meant for students interested in becoming
rural physicians or dentists. Students will experience college life as they attend
medical lectures and take clinical sit visits. Students will also have rotations at
the UK Medical Center.

Programs for Current College Students

University of Kentucky PEPP 2

Open to Kentucky college students who are interested in becoming a rural doctor or
dentist. This program helps students prepare for the MCAT or DAT, gives students
clinical experience, and instructs students on a variety of health topics.

Summer Health Professions Education Program at UofL (SHEP)

Open to current freshman and sophomores in college who are interested in pursuing
a health career. During the six week program at UofL, students will explorer the health
field through the academic and clinical settings. The program is free for all participants.

University of Kentucky Rural Physician Leadership Program -- Medical School Admission
Boot Camp

Open to Kentucky college students who are interested in applying to medical school.
This intensive program focuses on the medical school application process and helps
participants strengthen their application. The program is free and includes: housing,
food, supplies, and a travel stipend.